Create within a Frame

Hi everyone! It is a gorgeous September Sunday and a 
great day to play.

Today I created a frame within a frame for a challenge over at
 A Vintage Journey .

You really need to stop by and check out the amazing inspiration on their blog!

Here is my little frame on a canvas frame..... loaded with lots of paint, ink, silver rub, flowers, chipboard,  and of course.. 
a little angel!

I hope you enjoyed it!

((HUGS))

Helen

Our Creative Corner - Sew and Sew

Over at Our Creative Corner, they have an awesome challenge this month ...

 

Sew and Sew 

 Fabrics, wool, threads, lace - this months challenge is all about texture, layers and loveliness!

What scraps have you got hidden away? Any snippets of favourite clothes you can't bare to part with?

Anything sewing related can be used in your piece. You could use hand stitching or get out the sewing machine and don't worry if you are not a fan of sewing - why not try drawing in some fake stitches?  

Don't forget to get out your sewing themed stamps and dies.

Have fun and create something!

 

So... I dusted off the old machine and made a little card!

 

I first put down a layer of tissue paper, painted over it, added splatters...

then I sewed some lace and canvas down, machine stitched around the edges, added a photo and a sentiment.. and voila! The extent of my sewing!!

 

 

Thanks for taking a peek!

 

{{HUGS}}

 

Helen

 

Mixed Media Place - Creative Gym #16

Happy Sunday everyone! 

 

I took some time for myself today to play and decided to create a cover for one of my many art journals!

 

I got the inspiration from Mixed Media Place. They have the most talented design team members and the best inspiration for anything mixed media! This months challenge is all about new beginnings!

 

I am dedicating this year to me! I always am there for my husband, kids, and others, and always put myself last. This year, I am putting myself closer to the top of that list.

 

So a new art journal cover on my new art journal for 2016 is something I just had to do!

 

 

Thanks for the inspiration gals.. now time to go start getting messy in my new journal!

 

{{HUGS}}

Helen

 

Tim Holtz Art Journal Spread

Hi all!  Well.. like I said... time to start using all my goodies I have been "collecting" for a while!

 

I have discovered that I have an absolute TON of Tim  Holtz products, and have decided to dedicate a whole art journal book to art journal spreads using mostly Tim Holtz products! It's a challenge.. but I know I can do it!

 

While keeping this in mind, I found another awesome challenge blog that is specifically for TH products and techniques! How cool!  Check it out ....  A Vintage Journey .

 

The challenge this month is to do something vintage and artsy using the theme...

 

VINTAGE TRAVEL AND LUGGAGE

 

So... I thought I would do my art journal spread using some new product I received a couple months ago.. TH. Postcards.

I used TH paper stash kraft resist paper, tons of different distress inks, some chitchat stickers, school house stencil and paste, and a few bits and pieces!

 

Thanks for taking a peek!

 

{{HUGS}}

 

Helen